ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 12, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 12, 2025
9 a.m.
If after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Commissioners Court should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Court is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Court. Purposes for a closed or executive meeting or session permitted by the Act include the following:
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551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088 |
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item. |
AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Judge Cude: Community Council of South Central Texas |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning reading and approving the Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Community Action month in Atascosa County. |
5.
| Trey Porter: Maintenance: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the proposal by Synergy Standby Solutions for maintenance of generators. The funds will be paid using budget line 012-460-616 in the amount of $14,311.00 a year. Reviewed by the County Attorney. |
6.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve changes to the Local Rabies Control Authority for Atascosa County by designating the Atascosa County Animal Control Officer as the Local Rabies Control Authority, replacing the Chief Investigator. |
7.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Daniela Vasquez | |
| Position: | Kennel Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.23 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-405 | |
| Start Date: | 05/12/25 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
| Existing Employee: | Sheyanne Luckman | |
| Position: | Animal Control Supervisor | |
| Pay Rate: | $28.08 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-408 | |
| Start Date: | 05/12/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
8.
| Timothy Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Jame Crady | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II to Tier I) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.94 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/12/2025 | |
| Existing Employee | Carlos Gomez Jr | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II to Tier I) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.94 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/12/2025 | |
9.
| Laura Pawelek: Treasurer: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action: Request approval to advertise for County Bank Depository bids. Advertising to be run in the newspaper the weeks of (Wednesday) May 14th, (Wednesday) May 21st, (Wednesday) May 28th, 2025. Bids to be opened on (Wednesday) June 9th, 2025 and awarded on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. |
10.
| Laura Pawelek: Treasurer: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to update Atascosa County Investment Policy, Review Date and Relevant Resolutions. 1. Request adoption of resolution for Atascosa County Investment Policy. 2. Request adoption of resolution to designate the County Treasurer as the Investment Officer and County Auditor as the alternate County Investment Officer. 3. Request adoption of resolution to designate members of the County Investment Committee. |
11.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T. |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting a proposal from Vested Networks, LLC to become our new provider for desk phones and phone service, authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Utility Right-of-Way Permit for Spectrum/Charter on Old Pleasanton Rd in Precinct 1. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Utility Right-of-Way Permit for Spectrum/Charter on Bruce Rd in Precinct 1. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the commercial driveway for Tmobile/Branch Towers on Old Pleasanton Rd in Precinct 1. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Hurd Family on Tumlinson Rd and PR Lane Dr in Precinct 1. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development : |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Utility Right-of-Way Permit for a permanent water line in the Stevens Road Right-of-Way for Wild Springs Investments in Precinct 2. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Liberation Ranches on W State Highway 97 and County Road 321 in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Road Bore Permit for Javelin Energy Partners Mgmt. on County Road 347 in Precinct 3. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Conoco Phillips/Marathon Oil from the intersection of Fm 99 south along right-of-way for County Road 411 for 1 mile until it turns onto private property in Precinct 4. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for EOG running 1.75 miles down County Road 427 in Precinct 4. |
20.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Johnny West | |
| Position: | County Worker/CDL Driver | |
| Pay Rate: | $24.23 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 024-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 05/12/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
21.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Jamison Reed | |
| Position: | Assistanit County Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $121,843.13 yearly SB 22 Grant Budgets Funds $10,000.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-422 | |
| Start Date: | 05/12/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Michael Block | |
| Position: | Assistant County Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $119,843.13 yearly SB 22 Grant Budget Funds $10,000.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-422 | |
| Start Date: | 05/12/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
22.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept and certify the donation received by the Atascosa County Animal Shelter, in the amount of $5,000.00 from Best Friends Animal Society to provide support to the Animal Shelter for food items needed and amend the Atascosa County 2025 Budget to increase the revenue account, Donations 012-300-346 by $5,000.00 to receive the funds and increase the Atascosa County 2025 Budget line expense, Animal Food, 012-477-510 account by the same amount. |
23.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Engineering contract with B.M. Cope, INC Engineering water Plant Improvements for the El Oso WSC. |
24.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of Atascosa County Commissioners Court will now recess in order to convene in Executive Session according to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.074 Personnel Matters.
1. Discuss and Consider HR Department Assigned Duties and Responsibilities
2. Discuss and Consider Cause 23-05-0324-CVA, Atascosa County vs. Atascosa County Properties, LLC, Riley, Bettie J.and ,Lucas, James A.
3. Discuss and Consider Pending Litigation Matters
1. Discuss and Consider HR Department Assigned Duties and Responsibilities
2. Discuss and Consider Cause 23-05-0324-CVA, Atascosa County vs. Atascosa County Properties, LLC, Riley, Bettie J.and ,Lucas, James A.
3. Discuss and Consider Pending Litigation Matters
25.
OPEN SESSION
26.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. 1. HR Department Assigned Duties and Responsibilities 2. Cause 23-05-0324-CVA, Atascosa County vs. Atascosa County Properties, LLC, Riley, Bettie J.and ,Lucas, James A. 3. Pending Litigation Matters |
27.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
28.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
29.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Tuesday, May 27, 2025. |
30.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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__________Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 9:00a.m., on Friday, May 9th, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator